Rowan County is located within the Charlotte Regional Partnership.

The Charlotte Regional Partnership is a nonprofit, public / private economic development organization dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Charlotte USA - a region of 2.3 million people located in North and South Carolina. Our purpose is to allocate and leverage regional economic development resources to sustain and enhance the economic growth, vitality, and global competitiveness of the Charlotte region as a superior business location. Our services include site location assistance and customized research for business prospects considering Charlotte USA.